Tax sculpture rises outside Chicago SSA Center
A 101 foot tall sculpture named Batcolumn, weighing 21 tons and costing 100000 dollars, is hoisted outside the Social Security Administration Center in downtown Chicago. Commissioned by the General Services Administration Art in Architecture program, it joins 78 federal building artworks nationwide. Observers note the piece hums when winds are favorable.
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Social Security Administration
Chicago
U.S. General Service Administration
Dig That Heat Sunshine Continues Across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians enjoyed a third straight sunny day with temperatures from the 70s to near 90s. In Pittsburgh Fifth Avenue filled with students in cutoffs and sandals while Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square witnessed a police chase evoking cheers. Business voiced warmth with golf courses and vacation planning booming as ice cream and roller skating drew crowds.
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Cathedral of Learning
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Penn State
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Rittenhouse Square
Palm Springs
Calif
Don Heinlein
Caraopolis
Bob Agoccioni
Poconos
Ugoccioni
AL Abbott
Don Desmond
Police Seek Antique Thieves Targeting Seniors
Officials at the Senior Citizens Center report two Corry seniors have been victimized by antique dealers. A victim sold an item for 50 dollars and says other antiques were taken. Police seek a black van and two men about 30. call 664-2222 with sightings.
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Senior Citizens Center Today
the Journal
Corry
Police Department
Deaths Mrs. Ernestine L. McCarthy Edward M. Gretzler
Obituary items note the deaths of Mrs. Ernestine L. McCarthy and Edward M. Gretzler as listed on the back page, with brief biographical and genealogical details typical of a local obituary notice.
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Ernestine L. McCarthy
Edward M. Gretzler
Corry Vo Tech Open to Girls Expands Course Offerings
An Associated Press survey claimed vo tech schools nationwide discriminate against girls. Corry Area vo tech, with about 60 girls in health assistant and cosmetology, plans two new courses and invites girls to enroll in any core male dominated subjects. Superintendent Kreps notes ongoing expansion and inclusivity.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania State University At
State College
Corry Area
Charles Kreps
Krepps
Club Declares War On Crime in New York
A New York gun club offers 200 cash bounties to robbery victims who shoot and kill attackers as part of a push for armed defense. Federation head Gerald Preiser says the program targets specific cases, while Mayor Beam decries it as political posturing. Four attackers were killed or wounded in recent robberies, and the plan may expand beyond merchants if funds allow.
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New York
Gerald Preiser
Federation of Greater New York Pistol and Rifle Clubs
Prosser
Presser
New York City
Kline Proposes School Discipline Reform Policy
Harrisburg AP Daryl Kline nominee for education secretary argues discipline cannot be fixed by suspensions. She supports detention with extra academic work and state guidelines for conduct codes. She backs appealing a Commonwealth Court ruling against a state board code amid concerns over funding and parental involvement.
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Daryl Killmne
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Kline
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Commonwealth Court
State Board of Education
Penelec Faces Refund Order Over Coal Prices
Pennsylvania Electric Co. Penelec was ordered to show cause why it should not refund about 4.9 million to customers for allegedly overpaying on coal. The Public Utility Commission cites 22 instances of higher prices than contracts. A spokesman noted a 1974 auditor's report claimed the utility saved customers 14.6 million, and the company will respond.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
Public Utility Commissioner
Penelec
PUC
Deaths Up Despite 55 Speed Limit Rise in 1976
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council says traffic deaths rose to 47,100 in 1976 after several years under the 55 mph limit. Total miles driven edged up, while accidental deaths hit 99,500, the lowest in 15 years for nontraffic causes. Heart disease, cancer and strokes remain top killers. Drownings falls poisonings and firearms accidents declined.
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Chicago
Congress
National Safety Council
Safety Council
Carter Drops 50 Dollar Tax Rebate Plan
President Carter decided to scrap the $50 tax rebate for about 200 million Americans as part of his economic stimulus plan. White House aides indicated the $2 billion investment tax credit would also be dropped, with officials saying withdrawing the rebate removes the related tax benefit. The formal announcement was anticipated, with many viewing the move as a signal about the administration’s stimulus strategy.
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Washington
Carter
Administration
White House
Jody Powell
Powell
Congress
Los Angeles Times
Baltimore Sun
Senate
House
Meet the Candidates Night in Corry Planned
The Legislative Action Committee of the Corry Chamber of Commerce and local party leaders sponsor a public Meet the Candidates Night Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Corry YMCA all purpose room to run until about 9 20 p m Invitations include candidates for county executive county council clerk of records mayor city council and school board The May 17 general election date is noted Light refreshments will be served and attendance is encouraged
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Legislative Action Committee
Corry
Preparations for Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance in Corry
The City of Corry Water Department and City Administrator Robert Grice plan to meet the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Testing will rise from monthly to eight to ten times per month, with outside labs likely used. Costs will be absorbed initially and passed to consumers via higher water rates.
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City of
Grice
Corry
Water Department
Perkins Pancake and Steak House Construction Begins
Construction of the Perkins Pancake and Steak House began in Corry Plaza as surveyors stake boundaries for the $180,000 project. The outlet is part of the Golfview Manor development and will sit on the east end of the plaza bordering Worth Street.
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Ealing
Corry Plaza
Perkins Pancake
Perkins
Meadville
Golfview Manor
Plaza Complex
Worth Street
Civil rights enforcement blamed slow and unfair by Carter adviser
Washington AP Carter administration reorganizers say civil rights enforcement is slow inconsistent and unfair with a plan to study agencies from EEOC Justice Labor HEW GSA and others to possibly merge into a streamlined system. Wellford says no master plan yet but aims to reduce overlap and improve efficiency and fairness.
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Wellford
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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General Services Administration
Nader
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Congress
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